anello
ring
noun ah-NEL-loh Less Common
Origin: Latin anellus (little ring)
Also means
link
Usage Note
Anello means a ring (jewelry) and also a link in a chain or a ring-shaped object. The plural is regular: gli anelli. In Italian, 'dare l'anello' or 'mettere l'anello' refers to giving or wearing an engagement or wedding ring. The phrase 'l'anello mancante' (the missing link) is used both literally (a chain link) and figuratively (the missing piece of a puzzle).
Examples
"Ha indossato un anello d'oro al dito."
Natural Translation
She wore a gold ring on her finger.
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